Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser, Black Review. HOT SHOT - Hot Water Dispenser. Heats 16 oz of water fatser than a microwave. Auto Shut off, Cord storage. Great to make a variety of foods such as hot cereal, hot noodles, hot beverages, baby food and more. Ideal for home,office or travel....
"I LOVE this thing!!!" 2006-04-02
By MovieLUVR
I had originally purchased a cordless electric kettle for heating water. While it did work, it required a minimum amount of water which was more than I ever needed and took a few minutes to heat. This is SO much more convenient! I can premeasure just the amount of water I need before I add to the dispenser and it literally heats it to boiling in mere seconds!! This is so handy for any "instant" food...oatmeal, cup of noodles, mashed potatoes, and hot cocoa to name a few. This is definately one of the best and most used appliances I own. I highly recommend it!!
"Easy to use and fast" 2005-05-21
By Karen J. (Maryland, USA)
This product has been around for over a decade, and for good reason: it works, and works well. My mother bought me one in Fall 1993 when I went off to college and lived in a tiny dorm room. It has served me well ever since. Nearly 12 years later, it still works as well as the day I got it. It really does heat 16 ounces of water to boiling in under 2 minutes. It's insulated so the outside does not get hot. Just remember to only heat water inside of it, not other liquids. It has a nice, clean look and a modern design which I'd even call "cute". The cord stores underneath the base when not in use, for a clutter-free appearance. I'd recommend it to everyone for a wide variety of situations.
"Fantastic Product" 2007-01-17
By L. Hong (RTP, NC USA)
Absolutely love this product! I made the purchased two weeks ago - with the intention of using it to make hot water for tea in the office. For the simple purpose of heating water VERY quickly, you can't really get a better deal. A couple things to note: 1. It can NOT warm up soups, etc. 2. All hot water must be drained after every use 3. You can not adjustable temperature (Boiling water only). That's fine w/ me ... since I can definitely wait a minute or two to cool down before putting my sencha tea in my cup : )
"SUNBEAM HOTSHOT" 2007-01-11
By htd (nashua, nh)
I have owned the Hotshot since it's inception in the late 80's I believe...still the original one too! Well, the poor gal finally had a malfunction. Mind you, not the heater core which still boiled water as quick as the day I got it! Turns out the button to heat water had enough and the only way it would stay on was to stand there and hold it down until the water boiled. Now you might think that's no big deal, but once you have become accustomed to hitting that button and walking away for a few seconds, you are spoiled. I rationalized that for the money I had purchsed it for and the years I had it, I had certainly gotten my money's worth and it was time to replace it! Looked in Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and could not find one. Looked on Amamazon and lo and behold it was there! My big decision now was white or black! I checked it out and loved the sleeker look, the placement of the heater button, now on top and the height for a taller cup to go under, the depth, which allows a larger mouth mug underneath without interferring with the dispense button.
"standard equipment" 2006-08-04
By William J. Kovacs (harpersfield ohio usa)
the sunbeam hotshot has been standard equipment in my kitchen for about as long as i can remember. if your not a coffee snob and want a fast easy caffeine fix in the morning, there is just no better way...
By MovieLUVR
I had originally purchased a cordless electric kettle for heating water. While it did work, it required a minimum amount of water which was more than I ever needed and took a few minutes to heat. This is SO much more convenient! I can premeasure just the amount of water I need before I add to the dispenser and it literally heats it to boiling in mere seconds!! This is so handy for any "instant" food...oatmeal, cup of noodles, mashed potatoes, and hot cocoa to name a few. This is definately one of the best and most used appliances I own. I highly recommend it!!
By Karen J. (Maryland, USA)
This product has been around for over a decade, and for good reason: it works, and works well. My mother bought me one in Fall 1993 when I went off to college and lived in a tiny dorm room. It has served me well ever since. Nearly 12 years later, it still works as well as the day I got it. It really does heat 16 ounces of water to boiling in under 2 minutes. It's insulated so the outside does not get hot. Just remember to only heat water inside of it, not other liquids. It has a nice, clean look and a modern design which I'd even call "cute". The cord stores underneath the base when not in use, for a clutter-free appearance. I'd recommend it to everyone for a wide variety of situations.
By L. Hong (RTP, NC USA)
Absolutely love this product! I made the purchased two weeks ago - with the intention of using it to make hot water for tea in the office. For the simple purpose of heating water VERY quickly, you can't really get a better deal. A couple things to note: 1. It can NOT warm up soups, etc. 2. All hot water must be drained after every use 3. You can not adjustable temperature (Boiling water only). That's fine w/ me ... since I can definitely wait a minute or two to cool down before putting my sencha tea in my cup : )
By htd (nashua, nh)
I have owned the Hotshot since it's inception in the late 80's I believe...still the original one too! Well, the poor gal finally had a malfunction. Mind you, not the heater core which still boiled water as quick as the day I got it! Turns out the button to heat water had enough and the only way it would stay on was to stand there and hold it down until the water boiled. Now you might think that's no big deal, but once you have become accustomed to hitting that button and walking away for a few seconds, you are spoiled. I rationalized that for the money I had purchsed it for and the years I had it, I had certainly gotten my money's worth and it was time to replace it! Looked in Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and could not find one. Looked on Amamazon and lo and behold it was there! My big decision now was white or black! I checked it out and loved the sleeker look, the placement of the heater button, now on top and the height for a taller cup to go under, the depth, which allows a larger mouth mug underneath without interferring with the dispense button.
By William J. Kovacs (harpersfield ohio usa)
the sunbeam hotshot has been standard equipment in my kitchen for about as long as i can remember. if your not a coffee snob and want a fast easy caffeine fix in the morning, there is just no better way...
